Panasonic NV-MX8A Operating Instructions Manual

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221111AWB13241 2,3AUTO MNL PUSHMENUW.B/SHUTTER/IRIS/VOL/JOGPUSH23MNL11112AUTO MNLW.B/SHUTTER/IRIS/VOL/JOGRecording in Natural Colours(White Balance)Depending on the scene or light condition, the Automatic White BalanceAdjustment Mode may not be able to bring out natural colours. (l 22, 55) Insuch a case, the white balance can be adjusted manually.When power is turned on with the lens cap on, the Auto White Balanceadjustment may not work properly. Please turn on the Movie Camera afterremoving the lens cap.1 Set the Mode Selector Switch to [MNL].≥The [MNL] indication appears.2 Press the [PUSH] Dial.3 Turn the [PUSH] Dial to set a desired White Balance Mode.1 Automatic White Balance Adjustment [AWB]2 The white balance setting that was previouslyset manually [1]3 Outdoor Mode [z]4 Indoor Mode (recording under incandescent lamp) [{]To Resume Automatic AdjustmentPress the [MULTI PUSH] Dial repeatedly to make the indication disappear.Or, set the Mode Selector Switch to [AUTO].~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Adjusting White Balance ManuallyFor light outside the functional Auto White Balance Adjustment range, usethe Manual White Balance Adjustment Mode.1 Attach the Lens Cap and zoom in until the entire screenbecomes white.2 Set the Mode Selector Switch to [MNL].≥The [MNL] Indication appears.3 Keep pressing [PUSH] Dial until the [1] Indication stopsflashing.To Resume Automatic AdjustmentTurn the [PUSH] Dial until the [AWB] Indication is displayed. Or, set the ModeSelector Switch to [AUTO].About White Balance SensorThe White Balance Sensor 1 determines the nature of the light sourceduring recording.≥Do not cover the White Balance Sensor with your hand during recording.Otherwise, White Balance will not work normally.≥The red light from the Tally Lamp 2 will be reflected off your hand orobject, possibly causing the White Balance Sensor to operate incorrectlyand changing the colouring.Outside of the effective range of Automatic White Balance Adjustment, theimage will become reddish or bluish. Even within the effective range ofAutomatic White Balance Adjustment, the Automatic White BalanceAdjustment may not function properly if there is more than one light source. Inthis case, adjust the White Balance.1) The effective range of Automatic White Balance Adjustment on thisMovie Camera2) Blue sky3) Cloudy sky (Rain)4) TV screen5) Sunlight6) White fluorescent lamp7) 2 hours after sunrise or before sunset8) 1 hours after sunrise or before sunset9) Halogen light bulb10) Incandescent light bulb11) Sunrise or sunset12) Candlelight≥For other notes concerning this item, see page 47.2)3)4)5)6)7)8)9)10)11)12)10 000K9 000K8 000K7 000K6 000K5 000K4 000K3 000K2 000K1 000K1)